Culture shock rating

Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.

Low

Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.

Medium

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.

High

You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.

Low

Physicality

Physical rating

Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.

Low

Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.

Medium

Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

High

Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.

Medium

TOUR SNAPSHOT

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Sanjeeta was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly & totally enthusiastic throughout the whole afternoon.

Ms. Cherie C., Australia - 12 Dec 2018

Sanjeeta was great. A really fabulous way to get our legs, head and heart into the rhythm of Delhi

Ms. Narelle V., Australia - 06 Oct 2018

Srishti was an excellent tour guide. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Ms. Sian S., United Kingdom - 21 May 2018

Tour snapshot

Explore one of Delhi’s most lively and popular markets. Mingle with locals and store owners, try delicious street food and discover the best places to shop for exquisite fabrics, kurtis and souvenirs. This shopping mecca is jam-packed with emporiums, showrooms, handicrafts, museums, street food stalls and bars, all waiting to be discovered. Enlist a local if you want to get the most out of it, so you can find some hidden gems and bag the best bargains

Highlights

Explore the exciting and frenetic world of the circular market in the heart of Delhi

Visit a Gandhi-inspired emporium and a fabric store that stock a dizzying array of vibrant ready-made Indian fashions

Savour the taste of delicious street food at our favourite local food joint

Learn the art of bartering from your friendly local guide

Discover the best spots to haggle for handmade purses, jewellery and lots more

Hang out with locals and get a henna tattoo on your hand

Language: English

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, all food in itinerary, transportation in a tuk tuk, one henna tattoo, bottled water.

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and personal shopping, metro tickets or other transportation to/from the meeting and end points, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Schedule details

Duration: 3 hours

Meeting point:

Outside Gate number 4, Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.

Starting time: 4.00 PM

Ending point:

Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.

FULL ITINERARY

It is not sensible to shop on an empty stomach in our opinion, so our Made in Delhi shopping tour will begin with some deliciously spiced Indian rolls from our favourite joint at the market. It’s one of the oldest food vendors in the area and boasts a fascinating back story that has helped it to become a magnet for in-the-know celebrities and locals since 1972.

Once you’ve had your fill of Indian hospitality, we’ll head over to a locally owned fashion store to check out their impressive collection of readymade kurtis, beautiful stoles and kurtas for men. Here you will observe the tailors at work and admire their old-style stitching techniques. If you wish to try anything on or have something made up for you, there will be a little time to do so.

On our way to the next stop, we’ll stroll through the sprawling buzz of the main market, stopping off to showcase some of the best artisan products on offer.

We’ll arrive at an emporium inspired by Gandhi’s encouragement of his people to build and maintain village industries that supported local workers and artisans. You will find exquisite Indian fabrics, intricate sarees and other traditional fashions here, all of which support the local weavers and other nearby village industries. The store also offers a unique collection of organic cosmetics which makes it stand out from the rest of the market.

Handicrafts, handmade bags, purses, jewellery and colorful umbrellas are next on our shopping list. We’ll trawl the stalls, stopping at some of our favourites and chatting to a few local vendors, including some local refugees who skilfully create jewellery from old coins. Your guide will give you a few hints on how to haggle if you see anything you fancy.

Last but certainly not least, it wouldn’t be a proper tour in India if we didn’t visit a temple. Hanuman is one of the oldest temples in the country and quite possibly one of the five temples of the Mahabharata.

Outside the temple, you will meet a local henna expert, discover more about this ancient art and get a design painted on your hands, which will take about 10 to 15 minutes.

After that, your shopping journey through the market of Delhi is complete. We hope you picked up some memorable souvenirs alongside unforgettable memories! Choose to continue to explore the market on your own or get a tuk tuk to the metro stop with your guide. Before you go, don’t forget to ask for recommendations on what else to see and do in Delhi.

Additional information

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, all food in itinerary, transportation in a tuk tuk, one henna tattoo, bottled water.

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs and personal shopping, metro tickets or other transportation to/from the meeting and end points, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.

Dietary Notes

We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@delhiurbanadventures.com